The post-conviction appeal from Lutie Jordan is among dozens the Appeals Court will consider during its March-April term. A decision is expected later this year. The Appeals Court is not hearing oral arguments in the case.

Jordan pleaded guilty to capital murder in 2002 for his role in the death of Francis K. Knippers. Jordan was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole.

Knippers, a freelance pilot who lived in Hattiesburg, was shot in the neck and lower back as he arrived at his mother's home in Tylertown.

The case was moved to Lincoln County at the request of defense attorneys.

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